Bill!, Chris,
A bodhisattva might still take on the conventionalization of a "your", or a
"my", just so as not to weird you out, and to be of help or service. This too
is called Compassion.
It's not impossible to do this, even in the awakened state. Mind you, it may
not be easy, but it's not impossible. Not once you see, after a while, what's
at stake, and feel one's true responsibility to be not only "honest", but
effective. This is the depth and sincerity of the life and career of a
bodhisattva. You've got to walk all sides of the street, not just two sides,
...or One! Especially NOT one!
Dualism bites. But not if you're un-bitten. Then you can use it for the sake
of all beings. And you had better: it's "one" of the best tools in our medical
bag.
But don't try this at Home, unless you've been to the trenches, please. Go to
the trenches, NOW.
--Joe
> "Bill!" <BillSmart@...> wrote:
>
> Chris,
>
> I know this was a reply to Edgar's post below, but I wasn't sure if it was in
> support or qualifying his post.
>
> I agree with you that the 'your' part of 'your mind' is the critical
> qualifier that signals illusion. This is because it signals dualism.
>
> So yes, I do claim forms arise in the duality created by 'your mind'. If
> 'your mind' does not exist then duality does not exist; then there is only
> the One Mind, the Original Mind - Buddha Nature.
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